Christ of the Abyss
World-famous underwater bronze statue of Christ in a shallow bay.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in San Fruttuoso bay. The statue was placed there in 1954. It's a historical location with an interesting story behind it.
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Plan Your Visit
statuebeginner friendlywide anglehistoricshallow diveboat divephotographymarine protected area
Marine Life
damselfishbreamoctopusmoray eelscorpionfishnudibranchsgorgonians
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth and protected bay location make it ideal for beginners and enjoyable for all divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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